Guidebook for Richmond

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Guidebook for Richmond

Food Scene

Dine on the River! BBQ and Southern Cuisine. Love the ribs and the crawfish boils. Outdoor bar and live music during the summer weekends. Dog friendly if dining outdoors.
13 locals recommend
Proud Mary BBQ
9079 Old Richmond Rd
13 locals recommend
Dine on the River! BBQ and Southern Cuisine. Love the ribs and the crawfish boils. Outdoor bar and live music during the summer weekends. Dog friendly if dining outdoors.
Dining and drinks. A long time local attraction for dinner.
21 locals recommend
Hall's On The River
1225 Athens Boonesboro Rd
21 locals recommend
Dining and drinks. A long time local attraction for dinner.
Located on Main Street in the Art District of Berea, KY. Try the spoonbread!
27 locals recommend
Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant
100 S Main St
27 locals recommend
Located on Main Street in the Art District of Berea, KY. Try the spoonbread!
Get your morning coffee and pastry on with the locals.
10 locals recommend
Purdy's Coffee Co.
444 Big Hill Avenue
10 locals recommend
Get your morning coffee and pastry on with the locals.
It's the only Thia in town!
Thai Smile
525 Leighway Dr
It's the only Thia in town!
The place to eat after a day of hiking, climbing or sight seeing in the Red River Gorge or riding the sky lift at Natural Bridge State Park.
92 locals recommend
Miguels Pizza
1890 Natural Bridge Rd
92 locals recommend
The place to eat after a day of hiking, climbing or sight seeing in the Red River Gorge or riding the sky lift at Natural Bridge State Park.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
1797 Lexington Rd
7 locals recommend
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, a homemade scone and the eclectic personality of BC&T.
12 locals recommend
Berea Coffee & Tea Co.
124 S Main St
12 locals recommend
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, a homemade scone and the eclectic personality of BC&T.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice selection of International beer
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub
150 E Main St
Nice selection of International beer
Authentic German Cuisine and the largest collection of International beer selections that I am aware of.
24 locals recommend
Marikka's Restaurant & Bier Stube
411 Southland Dr
24 locals recommend
Authentic German Cuisine and the largest collection of International beer selections that I am aware of.
19 locals recommend
Jean Farris Winery & Bistro
6825 Old Richmond Rd
19 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Talon Winery & Vineyards
7086 Tates Creek Rd
32 locals recommend
Live music on weekends, enjoy local musicians, and some fine pizza.
Steam Engine Pizza Pub
206 Main St
Live music on weekends, enjoy local musicians, and some fine pizza.

Sightseeing

The prettiest of all the distilleries, a must see for Bourbon lovers.
221 locals recommend
Woodford Reserve Distillery
7785 McCracken Pike
221 locals recommend
The prettiest of all the distilleries, a must see for Bourbon lovers.
Stop by Four Roses as it's located just miles from Wild Turkey.
84 locals recommend
Wild Turkey Distillery
1525 Versailles Rd
84 locals recommend
Stop by Four Roses as it's located just miles from Wild Turkey.
I found this to be the most educational of the four distilleries when I took the tour. Both Wild Turkey and Four Roses are located in Lawrenceburg, KY.
103 locals recommend
Four Roses Distillery
1224 Bonds Mill Rd
103 locals recommend
I found this to be the most educational of the four distilleries when I took the tour. Both Wild Turkey and Four Roses are located in Lawrenceburg, KY.
A short hike to a gorgeous overlook with a view of the hills of Eastern Kentucky.
30 locals recommend
The Pinnacles
2047 Big Hill Rd
30 locals recommend
A short hike to a gorgeous overlook with a view of the hills of Eastern Kentucky.
Hiking, rock climbing, nature at it's finest. A favorite tour for bikers.
185 locals recommend
Red River Gorge
185 locals recommend
Hiking, rock climbing, nature at it's finest. A favorite tour for bikers.
William Whitley House State Historic Site
625 William Whitley Rd
Constitution Square Historic Site
105 E Walnut St
10 locals recommend
Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Just Kik-N-It Ranch
6033 Red Hill Rd
Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Home of emancipationist Cassius Clay is a beautiful house tour. The Christmas tour is gorgeous, and their afternoon tea's send you back in time.
16 locals recommend
White Hall State Historic Site
500 White Hall Shrine Rd
16 locals recommend
Home of emancipationist Cassius Clay is a beautiful house tour. The Christmas tour is gorgeous, and their afternoon tea's send you back in time.

Parks & Nature

Either hike to the arch or ride the sky life, play in the creek and visit the local shops. Natural Bridge State Park is located in the Red River Gorge and worth the trip. Check the parks calendar of events.
35 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Sky Lift Inc
2135 Natural Bridge Rd
35 locals recommend
Either hike to the arch or ride the sky life, play in the creek and visit the local shops. Natural Bridge State Park is located in the Red River Gorge and worth the trip. Check the parks calendar of events.
All things equine. The park offers many events, from the Rolex to rodeo's. Check their calendar for special events.
329 locals recommend
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Pkwy
329 locals recommend
All things equine. The park offers many events, from the Rolex to rodeo's. Check their calendar for special events.
Established by Daniel Boone 1775, a fun and educational excursion for the kids. There is a swimming pool for those hot summer days.
44 locals recommend
Fort Boonesborough State Park
4375 Boonesboro Rd
44 locals recommend
Established by Daniel Boone 1775, a fun and educational excursion for the kids. There is a swimming pool for those hot summer days.
The first permanent settlement in KY.
22 locals recommend
Old Fort Harrod State Park
100 S College St
22 locals recommend
The first permanent settlement in KY.
Plan a trip to watch the yearly Civil War Re-enactments.
20 locals recommend
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
1825 Battlefield Rd
20 locals recommend
Plan a trip to watch the yearly Civil War Re-enactments.
Local dog park, playground, golf course, picinic area and fishing.
20 locals recommend
Lake Reba Park
299 Lake Reba Dr
20 locals recommend
Local dog park, playground, golf course, picinic area and fishing.
Turkey Foot
Macedonia Road

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Take a step back in time and learn how the Shaker's lived. Watch local artisans demonstrate many of the crafts and ways of life that the Shakers are known for, such as broom making. Enjoy lunch or dinner in their unique dining hall where the recipes used are straight out of the Shaker Cook books. Try the lemon pie!
92 locals recommend
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Rd
92 locals recommend
Take a step back in time and learn how the Shaker's lived. Watch local artisans demonstrate many of the crafts and ways of life that the Shakers are known for, such as broom making. Enjoy lunch or dinner in their unique dining hall where the recipes used are straight out of the Shaker Cook books. Try the lemon pie!
Keeneland has 2 race seasons, Spring and Fall. Check thier calendar for dates.
246 locals recommend
Keeneland Race Track station
246 locals recommend
Keeneland has 2 race seasons, Spring and Fall. Check thier calendar for dates.
Lexington Convention Center Heritage Hall
140 locals recommend
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine St
140 locals recommend
Yearly Civil War Re-enactments.
Battlefield Golf Course
524 General Cruft Dr
Yearly Civil War Re-enactments.
ATV Park.
18 locals recommend
Wildcat Off-Road Park
7800 US-25
18 locals recommend
ATV Park.
ATV's and off road trails.
S-Tree Campground
Tussey Hill Road
ATV's and off road trails.
8 locals recommend
Cinemark At Richmond Centre
2103 Lantern Ridge Dr
8 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

Featuring many big names in the entertainment field, plays and symphonies. Check thier calendar of events.
9 locals recommend
EKU Center for the Arts
822 Hall Dr
9 locals recommend
Featuring many big names in the entertainment field, plays and symphonies. Check thier calendar of events.
Check thier calendar for events and entertainers.
Norton Center for the Arts
600 W Walnut St
Check thier calendar for events and entertainers.
Lexington Philharmonic
161 N Mill St
65 locals recommend
Lexington Opera House
401 W Short St
65 locals recommend

Essentials

39 locals recommend
Kroger Marketplace
212 Kroger Way
39 locals recommend
ALDI
798 Eastern Bypass
Walmart Supercenter
820 Eastern Bypass